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OCBC reports record quarterly earnings of $1.6 billion, up 31% y-o-y
OCBC's net interest margin increased by 54 basis points to 2.06% for 3QFY2022.
November 04, 2022
Results
StanChart beats estimates as higher rates stoke profits
"We remain confident in the delivery of our 2024 financial targets."
October 26, 2022
China Focus
China rolls out property policies across nation to fix slump
China’s US$2.4 trillion new-home market has shown little sign of recovery
September 14, 2022
China Focus
China seeks to stabilise property market with loans, lower rates
“Lower mortgage rates could help sales stabilize, especially at a time when household expectations are so weak.”
August 22, 2022
Zest
Banks navigate China slowdown with caution
Banks' higher NII have offset weakness in wealth management and a slowdown in China. Can this continue?
August 10, 2022
Global Economy
Earnings season positive, though gloomy for some sectors: Schroders
Banking and manufacturing sectors see challenges ahead, while energy is on the rise: Schroders
June 02, 2022
Zest
Direct impact of war on banks minimal, indirect impact through operational risk could impact costs
Banks could experience higher operational risks, and higher credit costs as war drags on and APAC growth slows
March 18, 2022
Russia-Ukraine crisis
Singapore hits Russian banks, crypto funding under sanctions
Singapore’s biggest banks are already restricting trade financing for Russian raw materials
March 05, 2022
Budget 2022
Budget 2022 positive for banks, SGX, says Maybank Securities Singapore
Risks of non-performing loans can be lowered
February 19, 2022
Singapore economy
Singapore households face rising mortgage debt; financial system must stay prudent amid 'considerable uncertainty': MAS
Singapore’s buoyant property market has seemingly triggered slightly higher debt levels amongst households, compared to pre-Covid.
December 06, 2021